Brabus Sport Package for 2017 Smart ForTwo revealed

Brabus is showing off an aftermarket aesthetic upgrade package for the latest 2017 model Smart ForTwo city car, called the Sport Package.

The third-generation Smart ForTwo (and rear-engined ForFour sibling) is not on sale in Australia, despite being the funkiest and most well-sorted iteration to date, with proper manual and dual-clutch gearboxes in place of the nightmare semi auto which arguably ruined its chances of success here. Now the new version with more flair has gone on sale overseas, we lament its absence even more.

Stepping into the compact interior you will note a unique Brabus ‘multi-function’ tiller, brushed stainless pedals and paddle shifters if you opt for the dual clutcher. Bespoke, Brabus-logoed handbrake and gearknob are further reminders of sporting intent, which doesn’t continue to the engine.

This version soldiers on with the 66kW, 135Nm 900cc triple of the standard ForTwo, but there is a full 80kW Brabus version if you hunger for more grunt. Compared to the outrageous, over-the-top Mercedes-AMG based offerings it might seem tame, but we are glad it exists nonetheless.

Mitchell is a contributing journalist and features writer at PerformanceDrive. He has been a passionate petrol-head from a very young age. He is excited by the future of the industry, and considers himself as a bit of a fanatic when it comes to the technical aspects of cars. He is also fascinated by new cars that are popping up in developing markets.